R C 251 - Pharmacology II2 Credits This is class 2 in a series of 3 with emphasis on xanthines, surfactant agents, asthma medications and antimicrobial agents. Topics include medication dosage calculations, actions, side effects and hazards of administration.
Pre-requisite(s) RC 250 w/ min 2.5 Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve RC 250 Active Date 20190610T09:32:10
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Mucous controlling therapies
2. Surfactant replacment
3. Corticosteroid and nonsteroidal agents
4. Antimicrobial agents
Student Learning Outcomes Students will describe the indication, mechanism of action, route of administration, adverse effects and toxicity of xanthines
Students will discuss indications, mechanism of action, route of administration, adverse effects and clinical application of the common mucus controlling agents
Students will discuss the indication, mechanism of action, route of administration, hazards and complications of exogenous surfactant therapy
Students will describe the indication, mechanism of action, route of administration and adverse effects for each steroidal and nonsteroidal antiasthma agents
Students will discuss the clinical indications and use of common inhaled anti-infective, antimicrobial, and cold and cough agents used in respiratory care
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